Learning Support Assistant - Brighton, United Kingdom - Chichester College Group

Chichester College Group

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Brighton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Based at the G B Met Brighton Campuses

Various hours available per week (contracts available between hours per week), working 36 weeks per year.

We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants at our Brighton campuses to support the teaching and learning of students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College.

Key Responsibilities

To support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with College policies.
To provide support for personal care where necessary, including administering medication.
To assist in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
To create and maintain accurate records.
To continually review the students' support needs.
To liaise with the Learning Support Assistant Manager, Senior Learning Support Assistants, Student Tutors and Lecturers on a daily basis.
To supervise student learning where necessary.

Essential experience, knowledge, qualifications, skills and attributes

Working with learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and emotional, social and behavioural needs
Supporting the learning needs of students in classroom and workshop environments
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C or above
Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
A high level of emotional resilience in the workplace

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview

Interviews will be held on 25/8/23

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role._
We are an equal opportunities employer_

Reference:

AUG

Expiry Date:
Friday, Aug 18, 2023

Location:
Brighton

Salary:
£21,028 - £21,700 Pro Rata

Job Type:
Permanent / Term Time